Here is the documentary from the BBC entitled, George VI: The Reluctant King.
…Albert Frederick Arthur George, known to his family as Bertie, who came to the throne when his brother Edward VIII abdicated. Thrust into the spotlight, this shy man overcame his fears of public speaking to become one of the country’s best-loved monarchs.
Click to watch: Part One, Part Two, Part Three, and Part Four.
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Either you love or hate them, but you cannot deny the story of Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson is a fascinating one. Nevertheless, here is a documentary about their relationship, the abdication, and so on.
Click the links to watch: Part One and Part Two
Finally, here is another documentary entitled, Abdication: A Very British Coup.
Okay, it’s documentary time yet, again! In this series the focus is on The Prince of Wales’s home, Highgrove, and the fantastic gardens surrounding it:
The Prince of Wales takes Alan Titchmarsh on a tour of Highgrove House – his own personal retreat and family home. Prince Charles gives a remarkably informal and candid interview about the outlet for his gardening aspirations, offering a rare insight into a royal passion. The Highgrove estate has become synonymous with all things organic, and Alan finds out from Head Gardener Debs Goodenough and her team what inspired the beliefs of the most hands-on royal gardener in history.
For those who hate gardening, nature, the environment, and crap… you can skip this documentary.
On June 18, 2011, Royal Ascot continued as thousands of people came out to enjoy a day at the races. Once again, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II along with the Duke of Edinburgh were in attendance.
Per my usual statement, there are many photos for your viewing pleasure. Please click the links here, here, here, and here.
To watch the royal procession please click the link here.
Photo courtesy of: Reuters/Suzanne Plunkett
So, there was another wedding that took place on planet Earth this afternoon, this time it was the Earl Spencer’s wedding. Charles decided to marry for the 900th time to Canadian-born Karen Gordon at Althorp castle in Northamptonshire, England.
The ceremony was private and attended by only a few selected guests. According to the Daily Mail, the bride wore a:
…fitted lace dress [with a] daring plunging v-neck and held a tumbling bouquet of white and cream flowers. Her long brunette hair was worn loose and a pair of delicate pearl earrings shone out from underneath her slightly curled style.
After the short ceremony the couple took photos (where they looked absolutely thrilled with each other), chatted with their guests, then gorged on food in the dining hall at Althorp.
They’ll be divorced in a year.
To read a fascinating article from the Daily Mail please click the link here.
Source and photo courtesy of: DM via PA
Royal Ascot 2011 continued this afternoon in Ascot, Berkshire where the weather, though very cloudy, held up quite well. Again, there are many photos from today so please click the links here, here, and here.
Finally, to watch a video of the royal procession please click the link here.
Photo courtesy of: AP Photo/Alastair Grant
Today is Ladies Day at Royal Ascot 2011 the attendees did not disappoint with their outrageous hats. With that being said, click the link here to watch the royal procession make its way onto the racecourse. Click the links here, here, here, here, and here to view photos.
Photo courtesy of: Reuters/Suzanne Plunkett
The Royal Correspondent 